Dark Sky campsites
If you've never seen the full brightness of the Milky Way, these are the holiday spots for you. Tucked close to the UK's designated Dark Sky Sites, from wild forests to national parks, they are a stargazer's paradise and totally free from light pollution. Grab your binoculars and watch the heavens put on a show at these Dark Sky campsites!
117 dark Sky campsites
Howgill Lodge
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
126 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly site located in the Yorkshire Dales with views across Wharfedale. Onsite coffee shop and alpacas!
Pitches: 14 x Hardstanding Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass Pitches (3m x 5m)
Stubcroft Farm Campsite
East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex
129 reviews
97%
would recommend
Award winning, traditional family-run site, a 20 minute walk from the beach. Ten minutes from East Wittering Beach.
Pitches: 26 x Standard Non Electric Grass Pitches, 32 x XL Non Electric Grass Pitches
Bwch yn Uchaf
Bala, Gwynedd
89 reviews
99%
would recommend
Simple, riverside campsite a ten minute drive from Llyn Tegid. Family and dog friendly with no light pollution.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Bonnie Park
Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders
100 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.
Pitches: 8 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp), 4 x Riverside Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)
Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site
Haltwhistle, Northumberland
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping, some with hot tubs. Onsite petting zoo, two minutes to Hadrian's Wall and a pub!
Pitches: 7 x Ensuite Large Glamping Pods with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly), 13 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
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Haw Wood Farm Caravans and Camping
Saxmundham, Suffolk
118 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly site with a shop, cafe, playground and dog walking meadow. Ten minutes to the coast!
Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 38 x Electric Grass Pitches
Langley Dam Glamping
Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Luxury ensuite pods with lake views, and some with optional hot tubs. In the North Pennines near Hadrian's Wall.
Pitches: The Wheatley's Ensuite Glamping Pod Cabin with Optional Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Accessible Humbleton Ensuite Glamping Pod Cabin with Optional Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Ilfracombe, Devon
299 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly camping park with panoramic sea views by Exmoor. Five minutes to Ilfracombe and the beach!
Pitches: 18 x Ocean View Non Electric Grass Pitches (Open Plan), 40 x Valley Non Electric Grass Pitches
Ty Cochyn Caravan and Campsite
Holyhead, Anglesey
135 reviews
99%
would recommend
Adult only (21+) touring site with sea views, a 30 minute walk to the beach. Dog friendly with an exercise field!
Pitches: 23 x Grass and Hardstanding Touring Pitches (Optional Electric), 5 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Parkgate Farm Holidays
Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria
96 reviews
99%
would recommend
Small, family camping and glamping site with stunning views in the Lake District. Ten minutes from beaches too.
Pitches: 2 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric), Small Non Electric Grass Pitch
Cwmdu Campsite
Crickhowell, Powys
130 reviews
98%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping site in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Dogs and fire pits welcome!
Pitches: 19 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Non Electric Gravel Pitch (No Awnings)
Bryndu Caravan and Camping
Llandefalle, Brecon, Powys
61 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, family run camping and touring site with onsite spa treatments. Ten minutes to the Brecon Beacons.
Pitches: 34 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), 23 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric)
Lydford Caravan and Camping Park
Okehampton, Devon
30 reviews
100%
would recommend
A peaceful site nestled between Devon's coastlines just five minutes from waterfalls, with views of Dartmoor.
Pitches: 47 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (8.5m), 10 x Electric Grass Pitches
Hensol Estate Holidays
Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
77 reviews
92%
would recommend
Dog-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Galloway Forest Park, with onsite watersports, too!
Pitches: 10 x Electric Grass and Gravel Pitches, 34 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Spring Field Dark Skies Eco Camp
Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
71 reviews
99%
would recommend
Secluded eco site for campervans, motorhomes and tents. Escape to the unspoilt Shropshire Hills National Landscape.
Pitches: 4 x Grass Small Campervan/Van/Roof Tent 5m (Optional Electric), 4 x Grass Medium Tent 3-5m (Optional Electric)
Pineapple Farm Holidays
Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset
63 reviews
95%
would recommend
Adult-only site with complimentary fire pits! In the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and the beach.
Pitches: 5 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (Rosehip), 8 x Electric Grass Pitches (Honeysuckle)
Budle Bay Campsite
Belford, Northumberland
290 reviews
83%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping huts and lodges. Minutes from the coast! Takeaway onsite.
Pitches: 15 x Campervan Hardstanding/Grass Pitches (Optional Electric), 13 x Standard Plus Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
Low Greenside Farm Campsite
Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
102 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful, friendly site with spacious pitches, scenic views and campfires. Central to the Lakes and Dales.
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Large Tent Pitch, 3 x Non Electric Large Family Tent Pitch
Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays
St Agnes, Cornwall
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and touring site with sea views. Within a ten minute walk of Chapel Porth Beach and Wheal Coates.
Pitches: 14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 46 x Electric Grass Pitches
Westgate Carr Farm Caravan and Motorhome Touring Park
Pickering, North Yorkshire
22 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small adult only park with onsite animals and riverside walks. By the North York Moors, five minutes to Pickering!
Pitches: 4 x Gravel Non Awning Motorhome Pitches (Optional Electric), 2 x Fully Serviced Standard Super Pitches (Optional Electric)
